Governor

Election 2010


Race for Governor

Issue Tom FoleyDannel P. Malloy
Legislation repealing death penalty

Would veto

Would sign

Gay marriage

Believes marriage is between a man and a woman, but would not undercut current law.

Supports

Mandatory paid sick days

Opposed

Supports

Public campaign financing

Is not participating; opposes the program

Is participating; supports the program

Is current income tax equitable?

"I don't really have an opinion" on equity of current system; says the state must remain competitive

Middle income households pay too much, but state must remain competitive with neighbors

Suspend binding arbitration to help towns balance budgets?

Would repeal binding arbitration

No

Targets for spending reductions?

Seek major concessions from state workers, with layoffs possible. Consolidate government operations and rely on privatization

Wary of cuts to social services, town aid or labor costs; reduce mid-management in executive branch